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Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend (2014): Cast

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Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend is a 2014 music documentary directed by James Maycock, starring Shaun Parkes, Tony Blackburn and Lisa Stansfield. It runs 1 hour.

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Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
James Maycock
Genres
Music , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend About?

The premise of Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend without spoilers.

During the 1970s, a vibrant underground club scene known as northern soul captivated young people across northern England. Disenchanted working-class youths gathered to dance to obscure, mid-1960s soul music influenced by Motown, often staying until dawn. This movement fostered a unique culture, characterized by distinctive fashions, energetic dance moves, and a passionate obsession with rare vinyl records, all driven by a love for the music's powerful beat.

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Cast & crew

Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend Cast

Shaun Parkes leads the cast, with Tony Blackburn and Lisa Stansfield. Directed by James Maycock; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

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One more film directed by James Maycock: Tom Waits: Tales from a Cracked Jukebox.

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Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend?

Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend released?

Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend was released on July 25, 2014.

Who directed Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend?

Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend was directed by James Maycock.

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Who is in the cast of Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend?

Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend stars Shaun Parkes, Tony Blackburn and Lisa Stansfield, among 6 credited actors.

Does Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend have a post-credit scene?

No. Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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